Lot 121
Rolex

Explorer II Ref. 16570 in Stainless Steel

Ref. 16570
Sold forCHF 6'500
Total bids3
EstimateCHF 4'000 – 8'000
LocationFreeport, Zurich
  • No buyer’s premium

Reasons to Bid

First Introduced in 1989 and produced for over two decades, the 16570 refined the Explorer II lineage with modern engineering, enhanced legibility and improved robustness while preserving the model’s original purpose as a reliable companion for explorers, travelers and professionals working in extreme conditions. The 40mm case is made from Rolex’s proprietary 904L stainless steel, robust and corrosion resistant. The fixed 24-hour bezel, an Explorer II signature design element, allows the wearer to track a second time zone or distinguish night from day, a function originally designed for spelunkers spending long periods underground. The watch offers a clean, sporty profile on the wrist, aided by chamfered lugs, a solid Oyster case construction and an interplay of brushed and polished finishes.

CaseRound case in stainless steel with fixed 24 hour bezel, screw-down crown at 3 o'clock, solid caseback
Bracelet3-link oyster bracelet in stainless steel with folding clasp
DialBlack lacquer dial with applied white gold luminous indices, white gold luminous hands, red GMT hand, date window with magnifier at 3 o'clock, signed 'Rolex' at 12 o'clock
MovementAutomatic mechanical movement Cal. 3185, functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
Cal.3185
Ref.16570
Case No.A257***
Diameter:40mm
Lug-to-lug47mm
Case:Good, signs of wear
Bracelet:Good, signs of wear
Dial:Very good, minor patination and discoloration
Movement:Good, all functions working properly
Amplitude (Dial on top/Lift angle 52):Approximately 305°
Accuracy (Dial on top):Approximately +4 sec/day
Papers:Yes
Service documents:Yes